Darren calculates the odds of having 4 boys (and more). Adam talks about the recent news story about cloning a mammoth and why current objections are silly. Jon explores the myth the beautiful people are dumb, or is it that they’re smart?
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Elan gets groovy with biorhythms. Adam gossips about celebrities and whether their supposed sexual conquests add up. Jon answers the question: “Do sharks get cancer?”
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Elan explains a fallacy all defense attorneys should know: The prosecutor’s fallacy. Jon figures out why every other line at the grocery checkout seems to move faster than the one you chose. Darren, Adam, and Jon make bold predictions for what will happen.
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Darren pulls out some stats to find out if we live in the most wonderful time. Adam changes his tune about Kawanzaa. Elan discusses the basics of Chanukkah and gets confused by lunar calendars.
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Adam explains how to talk to babies using sign language. Xander talks about the difference between real toxins and made up toxins. Darren answers the question of whether homosexuals are more likely to be pedophiles than heterosexuals.
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Elan talks about the odd mathematical law Benford’s Law. Darren reviews the book Whole Earth Discipline by Stewart Brand. Adam debunks a myth he’s been spreading to friends, are titanium rings so strong that if the finger it’s on gets swollen, it needs to be amputated.
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Adam counts the mysteries surrounding number stations. Jon interview Bart Farks about the JREF, the million dollar challenge, and the Starcraft strategy guide? Elan has trouble figuring out why women wear high heels, do men even notice them?
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Darren looks at a couple claims surrounding English’s most famous playwright. Elan looks at whether money is associated with happiness. Adam takes on extreme mattress claims.
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Elan explains MLM marketing schemes and why they may not be the road to getting rich quick. Adam looks at the risk of electrocution. Darren debunks the myth that touching baby birds will cause the birds’ mother to reject it.
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Darren reviews Sam Harris’ new book The Moral Landscape. Jon debunks nose blowing. Elan finds out if you really do need 8 hours of sleep every night.
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